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Baldwin's N*****

Horace Ové's striking portrait of the American writer James Baldwin at his sharp-witted best addressing a group of radical West Indian students in 1960s London.

Documentary 1969 44 mins Not rated

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Overview

Horace Ové's striking portrait of the writer James Baldwin at his sharp-witted best addressing a group of radical West Indian students in 1960s London. Accompanied by comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory, Baldwin discusses Black experience and identity in both Britain and America. Impassioned and entertaining, this is a fascinating snapshot of one of America's most powerful novelists and spokesman for a generation.

Original title

Baldwin's Nigger

Director

Horace Ové

Featuring

James Baldwin and Dick Gregory

Genres

Documentary

Certificate

Not rated

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

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